Not to long ago the LMQG was asked if they wanted to participate in a Designers Challenge using Jessica Hogarth’s new line, Velocity. A few of the group said yes, so off we went.
My portion of the fabric arrived while I was away in NYC. As soon as we were back home in London I tore open the package and started planning. I wanted to use the building prints and recreate my home town. New York City.
I sat down and did a quick NYC Skyline on the computer and then started cutting.
A quick digital sketch.
Cutting various widths for the sky and buildings.
The buildings came together pretty easy. I matched up the random Velocity prints with the “sky” print I was using and arranged my Skyline.
NYC coming together. A few of my stash fabrics were added to extend the mini.
Once the entire Skyline was set I decided to frame the bottom of the buildings with the fun “Scooter” print and the top and sides with the “Bird” print.
All framed out and ready to be quilted.
I threw together a back with some of the leftovers and then started doing some straight line quilting. Once the road and the buildings were all finished up I thought I would try to give the sky a “sky” feeling.
The Horizon set for some quilting.
Foot changed and the “Sky” taking shape.
The finished product with my dedication to my home. I Love New York!
Ready to be hung on our wall at home so I can see it everyday.
Love this! You make it look so easy. 2013 is the year I make a quilt!
Glad you like it. Better start planning for your big project. 2013 is just around the corner. You have a machine?
I’ve never quilted before! I have a sewing machine, yes. I can just about sew in a straight line…is that enough?!
perfect! 1/4″ sewing and you are good to go. practice, practice, practice. what did you have in mind?
I’m glad! I don’t really have a major plan but I’d like to make something with all the scraps of fabric I’ve been hoarding.